On November 27, 2017, Maine Audubon’s wildlife biologist Susan Gallo wrote an�op-ed for the Bangor Daily News�on the need to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling.� � Despite urging from Maine Audubon and the environmental community, Senator Collins voted for a tax bill that would allow drilling in the Refuge. It’s not […]
News & Notes
With Appreciation for our Volunteers
As the Maine Audubon Volunteer Coordinator, I have the pleasure of working with nearly 1,200 generous residents that give of themselves and their time in support of our mission to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat here in Maine. Volunteers support our conservation efforts and collect valuable data as citizen scientists. At Gilsland Farm, volunteers are […]
Andy’s Note: Signs of a Dawning Winter
What a difference a month makes. Just a few weeks ago, butterflies were still visiting the late-season wildflowers in the north meadow of Gilsland Farm, and there was a lot of chatter about where the birds were, with activity levels down at the feeders. Yesterday, I took note of the first salt water ice of […]
“Why I support Maine Audubon on #GivingTuesday”
Today is #GivingTuesday. Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing a few perspectives on Maine Audubon from members of our community. One of them is nine-year old Ivy, who attended Maine Audubon camp this summer. In a handwritten note she shared with us afterward, Ivy talked about how much fun she had at camp, and all […]
What we’re thankful for in 2017
We asked the Maine Audubon community to reflect on the question, “What are you thankful for in nature?” and received quite a few thoughtful replies. You can leave us a comment with your answer too. We’d love to hear what inspires you. I am especially grateful for the awe-inspiring fall foliage that my mom was […]
Press Herald profile highlights big plans for Maine Audubon
In case you missed it, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published a great profile of our executive director Andy Beahm in yesterday’s “Outdoors” section. Some highlights: Andy Beahm wants to make Maine Audubon known for unique, not-to-be-missed outdoor festivals; for connecting more people across Maine to nature through statewide outdoor events for many more […]
Why the new transportation bond is great news for Maine’s wildlife
We were thrilled to see that Maine voters passed Question 3 in this week’s election by a very comfortable margin (72 percent!). This newly-approved transportation bond includes $5 million for municipal culvert upgrades — which is excellent news for Maine’s wildlife. Water resources are vital to our wildlife. Eighty-five percent of species either live in […]
Celebrating our Corporate Partners and supporters
�In Maine, we don’t have to choose between a healthy environment and a healthy economy. The two are not only interdependent, but also synergistic. Wildlife and habitat are at the core of our state’s identity, promise, and economic vitality. That means when Maine’s wildlife thrives, Maine thrives.� �Andy Beahm,�Maine Audubon Executive Director, speaking at the […]
Andy’s Note: The Storm and the Calm
Happy November, friends. If you’re reading this, you must have some semblance of electrical power following the humdinger of a windstorm that visited us on Monday morning. Either you are one of the approximately 200,000 folks whose power has been restored…or you are reading my post on a phone you charged off a generator as […]